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12-24-2012, 01:46 PM #529
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
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12-24-2012, 01:53 PM #530
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12-24-2012, 02:02 PM #531
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Just saying, if he struggles against a team like Texas tech, he would have some major issues stepping up and stopping big backs like Dwyer while being blocked by the likes of DeCastro and Pouncey, or kevin Zeitler. IMO he would be a perfect fit for a team like the Falcons in the AFC South where all LB's do is cover in that division in base 4-3 defenses. Not so much in the AFCN.
This team likes to draft players who fit the AFCN, and I just don't think Arthur Brown fits that description, as doesn't Alec Ogletree. Manti Teo is someone Ozzy would take within a second of being on the board, sadly he will be gone in the top 5 this year.
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
I agree about Ogletree and Hodges.
Ogletree probably would have to be brought along slowly, but if he can get a little bigger and more physical, maybe he can be brought along at the same rate the Steelers did for Lawrence Timmons in Pittsburgh.
Hodges, I think would be more ready to play earlier.Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Hodges is a day one starter. Been watching a lot of film on him, and he's more physical and isn't so long and lean like Ogletree is, which is what I think is one of the big down sides with Ogletree. Hodges looks a lot more natural, and compares well with Daryl Washington from Arizona.
Hodges would provide this front 7 with more speed, he would make a great tandem with Ellerbe, could make up for one of the most athletic LB tandem in the NFL, something this team has not had for a long time.Last edited by leachisabeast; 12-24-2012 at 06:19 PM.
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12-24-2012, 06:17 PM #535Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Another LB prospect to look at is Sean Porter. He's a guy I like with a lot of scheme versatility, he had 9.5 sacks and 17 TFLs last year playing Von Miller's rush LB role for A&M, then this year they asked him to switch and play more traditional 4-3 OLB, and he's done well. He also lines up on the inside and can drop or blitz up the middle.
If we move to more 4-3 looks next year he could come in and play OLB in the nickel, he can also play some 3-4 Rush although he's very light for that position at 6'2 230. He's a little reminiscent of Lawrence Timmons who played a similar OLB position at FSU. He could potentially also fit at ILB with his athleticism although he's not going to be great right out of the gate taking on guards and centers up the middle.
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12-24-2012, 09:00 PM #537
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
If we are forced to let go of Leach for cap space, Trey Millard out of Oklahoma would be a suitable replacement. He could be a hybrid player in this offense, he can lead block, but can also line up at HB similar to a Peyton Hillis, he runs hard, great receiver too. He would fit in well in Bmore.
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Don't forget about Shayne Skov either, he's came back pretty strong after his ACL, someone to target in the second round.
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